Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer China is deploying its largest naval fleet in regional waters in nearly thirty years, presenting a more significant threat to Taiwan than previous military exercises, according to the Ministry of National Defense. In a statement in Taipei, ministry spokesperson Sun Li-fang indicated that the current naval deployment, which stretches from the…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The Taiwanese military is on heightened alert and is carefully tracking the air and naval movements of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) after Beijing designated seven airspace areas east of its Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, effective until Wednesday. This action is viewed as a potential precursor to a third “Joint…
by Martin Haffner Associte Editor Title: Rising Tensions: Taiwan Reports Chinese Warships and Balloons Near Its Coast In a troubling development underscoring heightened military tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese defense officials confirmed the presence of 14 Chinese warships and four aerial balloons in close proximity to the island. This activity raises alarms regarding China’s…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Taiwan criticized Malaysia on Friday, for removing its national flag from the automated immigration clearance signs at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) stated that Malaysia’s actions have severely harmed bilateral relations and called for an immediate correction. The flag had been removed from a display…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor New Taipei, Dec. 7 President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) told an event in New Taipei on Saturday that Taiwanese society had endured decades of harsh marital law and that such “historic mistakes” should never be repeated. “Taiwan underwent 38 years of martial law rule, during which its societal and economic [development]……
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer President Lai Ching-te has concluded his tour promoting Smart and Sustainable Development for a Prosperous Austronesian Region with a visit to Palau. On Friday morning, he and Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. attended a joint maritime rescue exercise at Malakal Harbor, showcasing the Taiwanese-built frigate, the “Yunlin.” In his address,…
by Jake Sanders, Editor Update: Malaysian Immigration to Deport Serey Sam Back to Denmark In a significant turn of events, Malaysian immigration authorities have decided to deport Serey Sam, a prominent Cambodian activist, back to Denmark. This decision follows his detention on December 4, 2024, while attempting to enter Malaysia on a Danish refugee document….
By Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer The Philippines reported that the China Coast Guard used a water cannon and “sideswiped” a government vessel on Wednesday during a maritime patrol near the contested Scarborough Shoal, following China’s assertion that it had “exercised control” over the ship. China claims nearly the entire South China Sea, disregarding competing claims…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The military has started employing newly acquired target-acquisition drones to enhance its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. These drones are part of a larger purchase of 3,000 commercial drones made by the Ministry of National Defense from the private sector in August. Additionally, the ministry has acquired drones specifically designed for…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer President William Lai arrived in the Marshall Islands today, following his visit to Hawaii as part of his Pacific tour. The Marshall Islands is one of the last 12 nations to officially recognize Taiwan. Upon his arrival in the capital, Majuro, Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine warmly welcomed Lai, who…
